The Aprilia RS-GP's overheating problems during races in scorching temperatures have become a real thorn in the side of the Italian brand. For several seasons, Aprilia riders have been suffering from excessive temperatures on their bikes, which has a direct impact on their performance and health.
Aleix Espargaró did not mince words in addressing the ongoing problems ofAprilia linked to high temperatures during MotoGP races. According to the Spanish rider, the brand has been experiencing the same difficulties since the MotoGP tests. 2018, and recent races in Malaysia and Thailand have once again highlighted these weaknesses.
In recent years, pilots ofAprilia, notably Maverick Vinales, were often forced to abandon due to the overwhelming heat. Casa Particular in Viñales He himself had to throw in the towel at the Thailand Grand Prix last year, underlining the seriousness of the problem.
When asked if the RS-GP's aerodynamic packaging was to blame for these concerns, I will espargaro answered frankly: " In fact, this is also the question I ask engineers, but they don't really know. This aerodynamic heaviness does not help, that's for sure. We're trying to close everything down, add a lot of aero, so it doesn't help.. But this is a problem we have had since the first season. I remember that The first test with Scott Redding in Thailand was a nightmare, and we never made any progress »
Aleix Espargaró: “ It's not just a question of physical condition; it also impacts the equipment: the fuel pump, the tires, the brakes, the Aprilia engine »
The heat not only affects the physical condition of the riders, but it also has repercussions on the performance of the bike itself. I will espargaro found : " over the last three or four seasons, we suffered a lot from the temperatures. It's not just a matter of physical condition; it also impacts the equipment: the fuel pump, the tires, the brakes. The engine was extremely slow, while it was fast in Australia »
He concluded by stressing that for theAprilia tomorrow's energy systems can compete, the issue of heat management must be resolved as a priority: " the base of the bike is not that bad, but with these temperatures it is impossible for everything to work well. For the Aprilia of the future, This is the first thing to solve if we want to improve.. »
With these challenges in mind, it will be crucial for Aprilia to adapt its machines and work on its weaknesses to hope for a more competitive future in MotoGP.
